Vincent 1952

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Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 05:48
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What I wouldn't do, to get my hands on a Vincent... 1952.

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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 09:58
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Looks like you might have to do quite a lot: www.motorcycleclassics.com/blacksidedown...vincent-auction.aspx

Not a black lightning but a cool clip from Top Gear using a Vincent:

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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 12:05
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A big bag of money would cure that itch :laugh:
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 13:22
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Mcdroid wrote: A big bag of money would cure that itch :laugh:

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I was thinking it would take people like Jay Leno (and the like) to be able to afford one of those. I remember back in the mid 90's I wanted to find a Norton 850 Commando to restore. Started searching and was shocked to find what the prices were even back then. So I can't even imagine what Vincent would cost at this time. Anybody know what one of these Vincent's go for? I'd be willing to shell out 999.99 for one ;)
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 13:54
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThat wont get you a headlight
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 14:43
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testarossa wrote: Looks like you might have to do quite a lot: www.motorcycleclassics.com/blacksidedown...vincent-auction.aspx

Not a black lightning but a cool clip from Top Gear using a Vincent:


Nice vid.... at one point he says "the Black Shadow was the fastest production motorcycle until 1973".

Hmmm, what could have come out in 1973?
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 14:51
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Who made the modern versions in the slideshow in the first post?

I lived in England in the early seventies and couldn't afford one, I imagine the prices have increased enormously since.
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 15:38
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Google Egli Vincent
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 20:05
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Hey Redline, here's a nice affordable version for you: Vincent Black Shadow for sale There is something to be said about how elegant they looked back in the day. Way ahead of their time.
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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 20:16 - 18 Sep 2011 20:23
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I've seen a few at local meets.
If I'm not mistaken, they sell for $80,000 ~ $100,000.

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Re: Vincent 1952

18 Sep 2011 20:24
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loudhvx wrote:
Nice vid.... at one point he says "the Black Shadow was the fastest production motorcycle until 1973".

Hmmm, what could have come out in 1973?

I remembered watching that show when it came out, and I was thinking, "Z1, booo yeah!"
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Re: Vincent 1952

21 Sep 2011 12:10
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Mcdroid wrote: A big bag of money would cure that itch :laugh:

Yeah, that's no joke. A bag of dough would solve a lot of problems.

I know they're stupid expensive, but I would love to work on one and take it for a test ride.

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